NOTICES
Retention of Engineering Firm
[28 Pa.B. 597]
Study of the Susquehanna River Bridge
Redecking and Widening
Reference No. 3-103The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an engineering firm for the study of the Susquehanna River Bridge redecking and widening, Bridge No. EB-300 at Milepost 245.72.
The study will investigate redecking and widening of the bridge while maintaining four lanes of traffic during construction. The determination of side road and railroad impacts, right-of-way and utility impacts and environmental impacts will be included with the study. The study will also develop a proposed construction staging scheme and construction cost estimate.
Two smaller mainline bridges directly east of Bridge EB-300 will be redecked and widened as part of the Susquehanna River Bridge project and are to be considered with the study. The two bridges are identified as Bridge No. EB-300A, M.P. 246.65 over the Steelton and Highspire Railroad; and Bridge No. EB-301, M.P. 246.76 over State Route 230.
Questions and inquiries concerning this project should be directed to Gary L. Graham, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5990.
Lehigh Valley
Reference No. 5-034The Turnpike Commission (Commission) will retain an engineering firm to perform a detailed inspection of the Lehigh Tunnel (A-50.7) in Lehigh County. Inspection services for the engineering firm for both tubes of the tunnel will include, but are not limited to: structural integrity, drainage, electrical, mechanical, lighting and portal buildings.
The engineering firm will also be responsible for developing a preventative maintenance program to be incorporated into the Commission's existing preventative maintenance and structural database. Inspection of the roadway pavement is not part of this project. An inspection report will be prepared by the engineering firm listing all findings and recommendations.
Direct inquires to James L. Stump, P.E., at (717) 939-9551, Ext. 5540.
General Requirements and Information Firms interested in performing the above services are invited to submit one copy of the expanded letter of interest to Barry L. Troup, P.E., Assistant Chief Engineer, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Administration Building located at the intersection of Eisenhower Boulevard and State Route 283 Highspire, PA (Mailing Address: P. O. Box 67676, Harrisburg, PA 17106-7676).
The expanded letters of interest must include in the heading the project reference number indicated in the advertisement. A Standard Form 254, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire,'' not more than 1 year old as of the date of this advertisement, and Standard Form 255, ''Architect-Engineer and Related Services Questionnaire for Specific Project,'' must accompany each letter of interest. If the firm has multiple offices, the location of the office performing the work must be identified.
Firms with out-of-State headquarters or corporations not incorporated in Pennsylvania must include with each letter of interest a copy of their registration to do business in this Commonwealth as provided by the Department of State.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission currently limits its participation in the remuneration of principals or consultant employes performing work on projects to $72,800 per annum or $35 per hour or their actual audited remuneration, whichever is less. The Commission currently limits its participation in the consultant's indirect payroll costs (overhead) on design projects to 130% or the consultant's actual audited overhead rate, whichever is less.
The following factors may be considered by the Committee during their evaluation of the firms submitting expanded letters of interest:
(A) Specialized experience and technical competence of firm, including the firm's experience with similar type projects and their ability to provide innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
(B) Past record of performance with respect to cost control, work quality and ability to meet schedules. The specific experience of individuals who constitute the firms shall be considered.
(C) Expanded letters of interest should include an indication of the prime consultant's and subconsultant's current workload listing all Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission projects.
(D) Location of consultant's office where the work will be performed.
(E) Listing of subconsultants intended. Any deviation from the subconsultants listed in the letter of interest will require written approval from the Commission, if selected.
(F) Special requirements of the project.
(G) Other factors, if any, specific to the project.
Each firm shall demonstrate in its expanded letter of interest its ability to perform the specific requirements indicated for this project by including a maximum three page report on this subject.
The expanded letters of interest and required forms must be received by 12 p.m., Friday, February 13, 1998. Any letters of interest received after this date and time will be time-stamped and returned.
Based on an evaluation of acceptable expanded letters of interest in response to this advertisement, one firm will be selected for this project. The order of preference will be established for the purpose of negotiating an agreement with the highest ranked firm established by the Technical Review Committee and approved by the Selection Committee. Technical proposals will not be requested for final selection.
The Commission reserves the right to reject all letters of interest submitted, to cancel the solicitation requested under this notice and/or to re-advertise solicitation for these services.
JAMES F. MALONE, III,
Chairperson
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 98-204. Filed for public inspection January 30, 1998, 9:00 a.m.]
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